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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.15, 876.48 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.15, 876.48 and 355.36 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.15 : 876.48 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.15/876.48 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.15x = 876.48 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.15x = 311,465.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,465.93/635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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